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Print - 2017-08-19
Tokyo stocks fall

Tokyo stocks fall

Tokyo's benchmark index closed at its lowest level in more than three months Friday in the wake of Barcelona's deadly attack and concerns over US President Donald Trump's economic agenda. A van ploughed into crowds of pedestrians on the Spanish city's mos
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Malaysia surprises with 5.8 percent GDP growth

Malaysia surprises with 5.8 percent GDP growth

Malaysia's economy expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years in the second quarter on the back of domestic demand and robust exports, defying expectations for a slight slowdown. The strong performance is likely to add to speculation that Prime M
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
China's new home price growth cools in July

China's new home price growth cools in July

China's home price growth slowed in July, with Beijing declining for a second straight month, reinforcing expectations that property price growth may stagnate over the course of the year. Government restrictions to keep prices in check weighed on larger c
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Hong Kong shares down

Hong Kong shares down

Hong Kong shares finished down on Friday, tracking weak global markets after the S&P 500 recorded its biggest percentage drop in three months on Thursday amid growing doubts over the Trump administration's ability to implement its economic agenda. The Han
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
China shares steady

China shares steady

China stocks were largely steady on Friday, with investor optimism over strong corporate earnings and economic fundamentals offsetting some pressure to take profits from recent gains. The blue-chip CSI300 index tacked on 0.1 percent, to 3,725.09 points, w
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
S&P posts biggest decline in three months on Washington worries
Exchange

S&P posts biggest decline in three months on Washington worries

US stocks sold off on Thursday, with the S&P 500 recording its biggest daily percentage drop in three months as escalating worries about the Trump administration's ability to push through its economic agenda rattled investors. The benchmark index also clo
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Sri Lankan shares snap five days of falls

Sri Lankan shares snap five days of falls

Sri Lankan shares rose on Friday on bargain-hunting following five consecutive sessions of falls and after a top official said the government would address concerns about a possible tax on trading stocks. The Colombo stock index rose 0.44 percent, or 28.1
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Treasury yields slip on doubts on fiscal stimulus

Treasury yields slip on doubts on fiscal stimulus

US Treasury yields fell on Thursday as investors, unnerved by a deadly attack in Barcelona and speculation about a top White House economic adviser quitting, favoured safe, low-yielding bonds over stocks and other risky assets. Rumours that Gary Cohn, dir
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Treasury yields slip on doubts on fiscal stimulus

Treasury yields slip on doubts on fiscal stimulus

US Treasury yields fell on Thursday as investors, unnerved by a deadly attack in Barcelona and speculation about a top White House economic adviser quitting, favoured safe, low-yielding bonds over stocks and other risky assets. Rumours that Gary Cohn, dir
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Nigerian stock index rises

Nigerian stock index rises

Nigerian stocks closed higher on Friday for the second consecutive day, lifted by shares in banking, cement and a consumer goods maker. The main share index ended up 1.66 percent at 36,920 points after bargain hunters returned to take positions in Guarant
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Indian shares lower

Indian shares lower

Indian shares fell on Friday led by Infosys Ltd that plunged after the resignation of Chief Executive Vishal Sikka heightened uncertainty about the IT services provider's future. However, the BSE and NSE indexes still posted their biggest weekly gain in f
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Sterling set for biggest weekly decline against dollar in two months

Sterling set for biggest weekly decline against dollar in two months

Britain's pound edged lower against the dollar on Friday and is set for its biggest weekly decline in more than two months as investors lightened positions after the week of lacklustre data quashed expectations of policy tightening in the coming months.
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
European shares fall, Barcelona attack weakens travel stocks

European shares fall, Barcelona attack weakens travel stocks

European travel stocks fell sharply on Friday after the van attack in tourist hotspot Barcelona. Investors were also increasingly concerned about the stability of the Trump administration. As a global share sell-off spread, the pan-European STOXX 600 ende
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Australian shares down; New Zealand at record high

Australian shares down; New Zealand at record high

Australian shares ended lower on Friday, led by Westpac, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and other financials which accounted for about half of the losses, as sentiment was hurt after heavy overnight selling in US stocks. US stocks sold off on Thursday, wi
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Most Southeast Asian stocks fall
Exchange

Most Southeast Asian stocks fall

Most Southeast Asian stock markets ended lower on Friday, tracking broader Asia and Wall Street, as worries escalated over US President Donald Trump's ability to push through his economic agenda. The exodus of executives from two prominent business counci
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Drop in airlines dampens FTSE 100 after Spain attack

Drop in airlines dampens FTSE 100 after Spain attack

Britain's top share index came under pressure from falls among consumer giants, financials and airline stocks, caught up in a broader risk-off move following the attack in Spain. The FTSE 100 index ended the session down 0.9 percent at 7,323.98 points, ex
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Dollar slips against yen in Asia

Dollar slips against yen in Asia

The dollar slipped versus the yen on Friday, hampered by renewed investor concerns over the Trump administration's ability to push forward its economic policy agenda. The dollar fell 0.2 percent to 109.33 yen, pulling further away from this week's high of
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Yen gains in Europe as stock market mood darkens

Yen gains in Europe as stock market mood darkens

The yen was the major mover among the G10 group of developed world currencies on Friday, gaining another half percent against the dollar as nerves over stock market valuations and the future of an 8-year global rally seeped into other assets. The euro had
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Early trade in New York: dollar hits four-month low against yen

Early trade in New York: dollar hits four-month low against yen

The dollar fell to a four-month low against the Japanese yen on Friday as investors sought out the safe-haven currency in light of uncertainty about the White House's ability to push through its economic agenda. The yen was the major mover among developed
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Dollar edges up on euro woes in New York
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Dollar edges up on euro woes in New York

The dollar rose on Thursday, boosted by weakness in the euro after the European Central Bank's July policy meeting minutes, but the US currency was volatile as rumours swirled about the possible resignation of Gary Cohn, director of the US National Econom
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee falls

Sri Lankan rupee falls

The Sri Lankan rupee ended weaker on Friday as importer dollar demand surpassed sales of the US currency by banks, dealers said. The spot rupee ended at 153.33/38 per dollar, compared with Thursday's close of 153.20/30. "We have seen state banks buying do
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Asian forex: Philippine peso at yet another 11-year low

Asian forex: Philippine peso at yet another 11-year low

Most Asian currencies were subdued on Friday, while the Philippines peso hit a fresh 11-year low, as markets shied away from riskier assets amid rising doubts about US President Donald Trump's ability to push through his economic agenda. Investors fretted
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
China's yuan eases

China's yuan eases

China'a yuan eased against the US dollar on Friday and looked set to post its first weekly loss since early July, after a strong multi-month rally. Prior to the market open, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) set the midpoint rate at 6.6744 per dollar prio
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Wali Baber case: SHC to hear appeal of Faisal Mota on August 21

Wali Baber case: SHC to hear appeal of Faisal Mota on August 21

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday fixed date for hearing appeal of Faisal Mota against the death sentence handed down to him for masterminding the murder of journalist Wali Khan Baber on August 21. It is to be mentioned here that some TV channel ran story
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Government may approve allocation of LNG to housing societies

Government may approve allocation of LNG to housing societies

The government is likely to approve allocation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to private housing societies next week, it is learnt. Officials privy to the developments told Business Recorder that due to shortage of locally-produced natural gas the
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Regulatory authorities: official asked to file reply

Regulatory authorities: official asked to file reply

Expressing dismay over non-compliance of court's directives, Islamabad High Court on Friday redirected secretary Cabinet Division to file a written reply over issuance of a notification to place some regulatory authorities under respective ministries in v
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Regulatory authorities: official asked to file reply

Regulatory authorities: official asked to file reply

Expressing dismay over non-compliance of court's directives, Islamabad High Court on Friday redirected secretary Cabinet Division to file a written reply over issuance of a notification to place some regulatory authorities under respective ministries in v
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Regulatory authorities: official asked to file reply

Regulatory authorities: official asked to file reply

Expressing dismay over non-compliance of court''s directives, Islamabad High Court on Friday redirected secretary Cabinet Division to file a written reply over issuance of a notification to place some regulatory authorities under respective ministries in
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
AWT Investment for welfare of ex-servicemen launched
Mutual Funds

AWT Investment for welfare of ex-servicemen launched

Army Welfare Trust (AWT) has launched asset management company called AWT Investment Company through acquisition and partnership with Pak Brunei Investment Company for welfare of ex-servicemen. The AWT Investments Ltd manages seven mutual funds with five
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
AWT Investment for welfare of ex-servicemen launched
Mutual Funds

AWT Investment for welfare of ex-servicemen launched

Army Welfare Trust (AWT) has launched asset management company called AWT Investment Company through acquisition and partnership with Pak Brunei Investment Company for welfare of ex-servicemen. The AWT Investments Ltd manages seven mutual funds with five
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
AWT Investment for welfare of ex-servicemen launched
Mutual Funds

AWT Investment for welfare of ex-servicemen launched

Army Welfare Trust (AWT) has launched asset management company called AWT Investment Company through acquisition and partnership with Pak Brunei Investment Company for welfare of ex-servicemen. The AWT Investments Ltd manages seven mutual funds with five
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Centcom Commander meets Army chief

Centcom Commander meets Army chief

General Joseph L. Votel, Commander United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) along with his delegation met General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) on Friday. Matters of professional interest with special focus on security situation in Afgha
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Centcom Commander meets Army chief

Centcom Commander meets Army chief

General Joseph L. Votel, Commander United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) along with his delegation met General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) on Friday. Matters of professional interest with special focus on security situation in Afgha
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Fafen's prescription for ailing democracy

Fafen's prescription for ailing democracy

The 2013 general election was one of the fairest in Pakistan. It received this certificate from international observers who were on the ground during the election. Yet it earned much criticism, and the then Chief Election Commissioner, former Justice Fakh
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steady trend

THE RUPEE: steady trend

The rupee did not move any side versus the dollar on the money market on Friday in the process of trading, dealers said. The national currency firmly held the present levels against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.39 and Rs 105.40 respectively
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Ill-conceived move against Hizb

Ill-conceived move against Hizb

Having reignited the Cold War - this time replacing erstwhile Soviet Union with China - the Donald Trump's America is dangerously bending backward to win over India on its side. It appears willing to do anything that helps the Modi government in its attem
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steady trend

THE RUPEE: steady trend

The rupee did not move any side versus the dollar on the money market on Friday in the process of trading, dealers said. The national currency firmly held the present levels against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.39 and Rs 105.40 respectively
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
270 days to deliver

270 days to deliver

Considering that the next elections will be held mid-May, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has 270 days to make things happen. He doesn't have a long time at his disposal, but is long enough for him to make a difference.
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Accountability across the board - II

Accountability across the board - II

In his address to the Constituent Assembly on 11th August 1947, the Quaid said that "Jobbery, graft nepotism and bribe has to be put down with iron hand". His vision of anti-corruption was reflected through "Prevention of Corruption Act 1947" where eighte
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
CPEC for all: Is Pakistan ready for private sector Chinese investment?

CPEC for all: Is Pakistan ready for private sector Chinese investment?

Experts believe that foreign capital is expected to flow across the board with improved economic performance and the government of Pakistan and other corporate sector stakeholders are leaning towards the fish very deep in waters: the power sector. The Min
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (August 18, 2017).

Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
PML-N must cash in on this opportunity

PML-N must cash in on this opportunity

It is quite interesting to note that MQM Pakistan has placed three main demands before the newly elected prime minister ostensibly as a price of its support that it lent to him during his election. These demands, according to media reports, are quashing o
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (August 18, 2017).

Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Japanese envoy, Dar discuss economic, trade cooperation

Japanese envoy, Dar discuss economic, trade cooperation

Japanese Ambassador Takashi Kurai called on Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar here on Friday. They discussed matters related to economic and trade relations between the two countries. Ambassador Korai apprised the finance minister of the new investments being m
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (August 18, 2017).

Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Chaghi toy bomb blast kills child

Chaghi toy bomb blast kills child

A child died in toy bomb blast near Taftan railway station in Chaghi on Friday. Levies sources said that a child found toy bomb near his residence and started playing with it. The bomb blasted resulting in death of the child on the spot. The body of the c
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Rail communication project: KP signs MoU with Chinese company

Rail communication project: KP signs MoU with Chinese company

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak said the provincial government is focusing on investment facilitation in the diversified advantages of the province. "The province offers tremendous potential and avenues for investment" but unfortunately n
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (August 18, 2017)

Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
PPP Senator slams Imran

PPP Senator slams Imran

Pakistan Peoples' Party's Senator Rubina Khalid in response to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan's statement against PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that a normal person expresses his feelings and crying is just an expression of de
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (August 18, 2017).

Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
QWP concerned over formation of new CCI

QWP concerned over formation of new CCI

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Provincial Chairman Sikandar Hayat Khan Sherpao has expressed concern over the new formation of the Council of Common Interests (CCI), saying that the federal government's step would further create sense of deprivation among the sm
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
No Pakistani died or hurt in Barcelona attack: FO

No Pakistani died or hurt in Barcelona attack: FO

Foreign Office said on Friday that there are no reports that any Pakistani national died or got injured in the terrorist attack at Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain, and also strongly condemned the cowardly act of terrorism. "The government of Pakistan cond
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Musharraf meets Norwegian PM in Oslo

Musharraf meets Norwegian PM in Oslo

Chairman All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) General Pervez Musharraf (rtd) on Friday called on the Norwegian Prime Minister during his visit to Norway. The Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik had previously visited Azad Jammu & Kashmir where he met Kashmir
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (August 18, 2017).

Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
SC acquits two persons after 12 years in jail

SC acquits two persons after 12 years in jail

Acquitting two prisoners after 12 years on Friday, the Supreme Court expressed dismay over intentional lacklustre performance of the police in investigations for illegal gains. A three-member bench headed by Justice Sardar Asif Saeed Khan Khosa acquitted
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (August 18, 2017) and the forecast for Saturday (August 19, 2017).

Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
White-collar crimes to be detected through forensic lab: Nab chief

White-collar crimes to be detected through forensic lab: Nab chief

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Qamar Zaman Chaudhry on Friday said that NAB had established state-of-the-art forensic science laboratory for investigation of all cases especially cases of white collar crimes by using modern technology and t
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Basic traits of soldiering link to physical fitness: CoAS

Basic traits of soldiering link to physical fitness: CoAS

Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said regardless of advances in warfare technology, the basic traits of soldiering are linked to physical fitness, a statement issued by the military's media wing said. The chief of Army staff (CoAS) remarked during his
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Hit-and-run case: split judgment given in Achakzai's bail plea

Hit-and-run case: split judgment given in Achakzai's bail plea

The divisional bench of Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Friday was failed to reach on a unanimous decision on a bail plea filed by Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Majeed Achakzai in the hit-and-run case. The two-judge bench comprising Justice Hashim Kaka
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Analysis: why have a monitoring judge?
Exchange

Analysis: why have a monitoring judge?

As the ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif in his review petition has objected to the appointment of Justice Ijazul Ahsan of the Supreme Court as monitoring judge in references to be filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against Nawaz Sharif an
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Analysis: why have a monitoring judge?
Exchange

Analysis: why have a monitoring judge?

As the ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif in his review petition has objected to the appointment of Justice Ijazul Ahsan of the Supreme Court as monitoring judge in references to be filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against Nawaz Sharif an
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Sharif should accept SC's verdict & let democracy prevail: Zardari

Sharif should accept SC's verdict & let democracy prevail: Zardari

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Zardari has said that Nawaz Sharif's belief of "no democracy without me" is dangerous. In his informal talk to media on Friday, Zardari said Nawaz must accept the Panama Papers verdict and let democracy prevai
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan ideal destination for Chinese goods: envoy

Pakistan ideal destination for Chinese goods: envoy

Pakistan can achieve objective of economic development and become a major industrial zone by attracting Chinese investment and surplus production because of its low labor cost and big consumer market. "China is a huge economic power and looking forward to
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Work on Chakdara 220KV grid station in full swing: Muqam

Work on Chakdara 220KV grid station in full swing: Muqam

Advisor to Prime Minister and President PML-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Ameer Muqam said work on 220KV Grid Station in Chakdarra is in full swing that after completion would permanently resolve issues of low voltage and load shedding in Malakand.
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
14 illegal private clinics sealed in Quetta

14 illegal private clinics sealed in Quetta

The Balochistan Health Department sealed 14 illegal private clinics in the provincial Quetta on Friday. The health department team along with police conducted raids in Ghousabad locality of Quetta. During the operation, the health department sealed 14 pri
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
PM for countrywide expansion of National Health Programme

PM for countrywide expansion of National Health Programme

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has directed Ministry of National Health Services to formulate a comprehensive plan for expanding outreach of Prime Minister's National Health Programme to all parts of the country and to provide relief to the poor segm
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
KP government's targets neither hard nor unachievable: Khattak

KP government's targets neither hard nor unachievable: Khattak

Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pervez Khattak has differed with the notion that the provincial government had set hard and unachievable targets for a transparent and corruption free governance; adding that he believed in result oriented governance in
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Huge quantity of expired medicines seized

Huge quantity of expired medicines seized

The Anti-Corruption Circle of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) seized huge quantity of expired medicines here on Friday. The Anti-Corruption Circle of FIA conducted operation in Medicines Market in the metropolis city Karachi.
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Culinary Art Turkish Food Festival inaugurated

Culinary Art Turkish Food Festival inaugurated

The Islamabad Serena Hotel, in collaboration with the Embassy of The republic of Turkey, inaugurated a week-long Culinary Art Turkish Food Festival at the Grand Zamana Restaurant. The experts of Turkish cuisine were transported from the one and only Ottom
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Number of dengue patients rises to 700 in Peshawar

Number of dengue patients rises to 700 in Peshawar

The number of dengue patients in the provincial metropolis has soared to 700. As per officials in the district administration, the highest number of cases has been reported from Tehkal, Pishtakhara, Safed Dheri and adjoining areas. Over 3,000 people have
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Pesco team raids industrial zones

Pesco team raids industrial zones

On the directives of the Chief Executive Pesco Engineer Shabir Ahmad drive against illegal use of electricity is continued throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In this connection Pesco Surveillance Wapda House Teams under the supervision of Director Tahir Moeen
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Zubair discusses power issues with KE, stakeholders

Zubair discusses power issues with KE, stakeholders

K-Electric's CEO Tayyab Tareen said on Wednesday that the surge in power demands in Karachi is coupled with increasing number of housing projects in the city, but his company was making every effort to meet them. He was speaking at a consultative meeting
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
PM's package to help improve people's lifestyle: Zubair

PM's package to help improve people's lifestyle: Zubair

The Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair, has said that the development package announced by the Prime Minister for Thatta would help improve standard of living of the people of the area. He was talking to a delegation of the Shirazi Group of Thatta that ca
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Cooking oil, ghee factory sealed in KIA

Cooking oil, ghee factory sealed in KIA

Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) on Friday claimed to have sealed a cooking oil and ghee company in Korangi Industrial Area of the metropolis. PSQCA officials said that the Mobile Testing Lab team raided at cooking oil / ghee facto
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Cooking oil, ghee factory sealed in KIA

Cooking oil, ghee factory sealed in KIA

Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) on Friday claimed to have sealed a cooking oil and ghee company in Korangi Industrial Area of the metropolis. PSQCA officials said that the Mobile Testing Lab team raided at cooking oil / ghee facto
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Arrest warrants of MQM-P leaders reissued

Arrest warrants of MQM-P leaders reissued

A local court on Friday reissued arrest warrants against Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leaders MNA Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Ameen-ul-Haq and Aslam Afridi in a case registered over holding protest demonstration outside CM House against water sh
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Huge quantity of contaminated milk disposed of

Huge quantity of contaminated milk disposed of

District Nazim Peshawar Mohammad Asim Khan sealed a milk shop in Ghanta Ghar area of the city after disposing 10,000 liters injurious milk and arrested four persons including proprietor of the shop.
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
PN Command & Staff Conference concludes

PN Command & Staff Conference concludes

Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded on Friday at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The Conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah.
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Amenity plots: SHC seeks details about NAB reference

Amenity plots: SHC seeks details about NAB reference

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday sought details from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of its reference against conversion of amenity plots into residential and marriage halls in the name of Lucknow Society. Two-member bench headed by Chief Justice
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Underpass to be constructed near Novelty bridge

Underpass to be constructed near Novelty bridge

A mega project of underpass would be constructed on the one side of Samundri road near Novelty Pull at a cost of Rs 658 million for the smooth flow of traffic. This was revealed by Deputy Commissioner Salman Ghani while chairing a meeting to review the de
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Zilhij moon may be sighted on August 22

Zilhij moon may be sighted on August 22

Director, Climate Data Processing Centre, Pakistan Meteorological Department has said that the new moon of Zilhij, 1438 AH will be born on crossing conjunction point at 23-30 PST on 21-08-2017. According to astronomical parameters, there is a slight chanc
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Government College Hyderabad to get status of university

Government College Hyderabad to get status of university

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has decided to promote Government College Hyderabad as University, for the purpose he assigned the task to education minister to submit his recommendations.
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Urban Mobility Company to oversee Peshawar bus project

Urban Mobility Company to oversee Peshawar bus project

Peshawar Rapid Bus Transit system comes closer to reality as three senior staff members assumed responsibility on Thursday 10th August 2017. TransPeshawar (The Urban Mobility Company), was established by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to oversee con
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Human beings must be served without any greed: Shahbaz

Human beings must be served without any greed: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Friday said that service to the ailing humanity is a basic lesson of high humanity values and Islam. He said that it is moral duty of every individual of the society to help ailing humanity according to his status.
Published 19 Aug, 2017 12:00am
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